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Differences Between Two Commonly Measured 'Suprailiac' Skinfold Sites, R. Cannizzaro, M. Holmstrup, S. Verba, J. Lynn

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Subconcussive Head Impact Results In A Unique Circulating Exosomal Microrna Signature, C. Caban, K. Jackson, C. Pinson, F. Dos Santos, J. Jeka, R. Tierney, E. Kelly, M. Hudson

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Influence Of Aerobic Exercise On Ghrelin-O-Acyltransferase In Normal Weight And Obese Adults: A Pilot Study, M. Bruneau Jr., S. Sotir, R. Wood, S. Headley, E. O'Neill, V. Paolone

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Aerobic Exercise Attenuates Risk Of Coronary Artery Disease And Improves Mobility In Sci, J. Bresnahan, G. Farkas, J. Clasey, J. Yates, D. Gater

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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The Impact Of A 30 Vs. 60 Second Passive Recovery Period On Vertical Jump Performance, A. Bosak, A. Smith, C. Carver, M. Sokoloski, J. Houck, J. Feister, R. Sanders

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Effects Of A Sedentary Vs. Active Lifestyle On Blood Glucose Uptake, A. Bogner, K. Brant, H. Raya, C. Stanley, J. Sanders

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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A System For Evaluating Powerlifting And Other Multi-Event Performances, P. Bishop, T. Williams, A. Heldman, P. Vanderburgh

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Ball Release Velocity And Pre-Release Range Of Motion For Five Types Of Softball Pitches, T. Bicko, B. Meyer

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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The Effects Of Self-Selected Music On Exercise Performance, B. Benson, P. Cutrufello, M. Landram

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Performance Measures In Female Collegiate Soccer Players According To Acl Injury Status, N. Bennett, N. Foggia, K. Wisniewski

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Differences In Male And Female Scapular Strength And The Relationship To Sprint Swimming Performance, A. Beethe, E. Nagle, C. Connaboy, J. Abt, S. Lephart, M. Lovalekar, T. Nagai

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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The Acute Effect Of Intermittent Fasting On Resting Energy Expenditure In College-Aged Males, C. Beaumont, R. Stauffer, T. Flink

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Influence Of Anthropometric Variables On Three Different Maximal Oxygen Consumption Units: Nhanes 2003-2004, N. Barrios, E. Matthews, P. Hosick

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Blood Pressure Responses To Metaboreflex Activation During Acute And Chronic Volume Loading, M. Babcock, M. Brian, A. Robinson, J. Watso, M. Wenner, W. Farquhar

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Effects Of Dynamic Cycling On Motor Function, Gait, And Balance In Individuals With Parkinson's Disease, D. Ault, A. Ridgel

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Perceived Intensity Level During Treadmill Exercise, B. Arney, K. Wisniewski

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Cardiovascular Endurance Among College Students: How Is It Related To Overall Fitness?, D. Andrades, A. Barton, J. Moxley, A. Vigo

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Accuracy And Practicality Of A Nirs Device On Blood Lactate Levels, J. Abbott, M. Whidden

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Perceived Importance Of Resistance Training In Collegiate Dancers, Kayla Major

Graduate Theses

Dancers are artistic athletes that use their bodies as their instrument. Dance is a sport that requires significant skill and higher levels of fitness. Unfortunately, dancers are not as physically fit as sport athletes. This may not only increase their risk of injury, but also limit their maximum dance performance. Resistance training offers significant physical and psychological health benefits. But, there is very limited research regarding dancers’ resistance training habits. The results of the few studies that exist unanimously suggest that there is no detriment to the aesthetics of dance, rather improvements in dance elements as a result of improved …

Factors That Effect Lower Extremity Muscle Strains In Collegiate Track And Field, Syrena Spanburgh-Hess

Graduate Theses

Both the number of recreational and competitive runners and the number of injuries have increased over the past decade. Track and field includes a variety of events, which differ in volume and intensity. The variability of the sport causes both chronic and acute injuries. Although chronic injuries are most prevalent, muscular strains are the most frequent acute injury (Jacobsson et al., 2011). Muscular strains have accounted for approximately 17% of all track and field injuries (Kluitenberg et al., 2014). A variety of predisposing factors for muscular strains have been described. The purpose of this study was to investigate causative factors …

Virtual And Authentic Tennis: Similarities And Differences Of Three Common Tennis Strokes, Kristy M. Noble

Graduate Theses

The purpose of this mixed-methods multi-phase study was to compare the similarities and differences of three common tennis strokes performed by National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I tennis players in an authentic and motion-based video game (MBVG) environment. Moreover, the perceived effectiveness of using MBVGs as a pedagogical tool was also examined. Statistical analyses revealed that the forehand, backhand, and serve were performed significantly different in the authentic and MBVG environments. However, the participants perceived that the MBVG forehand and serve were similar to the authentic environment. In addition, the participants perceived several positives and negatives of utilizing MBVGs when …

Perceptions Of Ncaa Division I Baseball Pitchers On Treatment Modalities For Pitching Arm Health, Thomas Williams

Graduate Theses

Throwing athletes of all sports have similarities, even if the sport itself is very different. Throwing an object creates a great amount of stress on the body, particularly at the shoulder and the elbow. A baseball pitcher should train and compete in all three planes of movement-sagittal, frontal and transverse. Training for throwing athletes has two main goals: to increase throwing power and to reduce throwing injuries. Analyzing training habits of a throwing athlete includes an understanding of the modalities they perform in order to prevent potential injuries from occurring. Baseball pitchers are extremely susceptible to throwing injuries, and must …

Learning To Be Fit: Social Change For Individuals With Cognitive Differences Through Organized Team Based Sports, Kayla T. Waters

Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Communication Disorders Undergraduate Honors Theses

Abstract

This project investigated the importance and impact of physical activity on the lives of individuals with special needs. Two three-person focus groups, one composed of individuals involved in the Special Olympics and one of individuals not involved in the Special Olympics, participated in the study. Data was collected by videotaping each group’s process during a 20-minute self-directed session that included assigning roles and responsibilities in order to answer 10 semi-structured interview questions. Approach to assigning roles, organization of the process, and answers to the interview questions were analyzed and member checked. This study found that individuals involved in the …

Hydration And Hot Yoga: Encouragement, Behaviors, And Outcomes, Casey Mace-Firebaugh, Brandon Eggleston

All Faculty Scholarship for the College of Education and Professional Studies

Context: Currently, the literature on hot yoga is lacking, and there is still much to understand regarding the safety of these practices. However, one point of safety often emphasized is hydration during the practice of hot yoga. Aim: The aim of this study was to examine hydration encouragement by hot yoga instructors and hydration behaviors and related outcomes by hot yoga participants. Methods: A cross-sectional study (n = 700) collected self-report data on demographics, types and frequency of yoga practiced, hydration behaviors, and self-report measures of adverse outcomes experienced by participants during hot yoga. Associations between hydration encouragement, protective …

High School Student Concussion Recovery Program: Teacher Involvement In Student Academic Transitions To Classroom And To Sports, Brittany Diego

Dissertations, Masters Theses, Capstones, and Culminating Projects

Many symptoms of concussions can substantially interfere with the cognitive abilities, and skills students use in school. Although students may have similar symptoms, they experience concussions differently. Students returning to the classroom from a concussion often have different needs and abilities.

Research shows that a formal, individualized protocol to treat suspected concussions, both academically and physically, is vital to the successful recovery of each student. Much research is available on concussions for professional athletes, specifically related to recovery and returning to their sport. However, there is little research about high school students regarding concussions. Concussion recovery programs for high school …

Illegitimate Bodies In Legitimate Times: Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Movement, Brian Culp

Faculty Articles

Drawing on Michel Foucault’s concepts of state racism and biopower, the author of the 26th Delphine Hanna Lecture presents several claims: (a) that the idea of the illegitimate outsider in Western world governments like the United States has largely been influenced by ancient Greek ideals, (b) that a host of policies and intentional actions by power brokers create derision and hierarchies between “old” and “new” immigrant groups, and (c) neoliberal ideology couched in actions that aim “to protect the state” is nothing more than a recoding of traditional racist rhetoric that expands systemic racism. The author identifies the capabilities approach, …

Social Support For Physical Activity For High Schoolers In Rural Appalachia, Pooja M. Shah

Undergraduate Honors Theses

The purpose of the present study is to conduct a secondary qualitative analysis to examine parent, teacher, and high school adolescents’ perceptions of social support for physical activity (PA) for high schoolers in Southern Appalachia. Social support for PA is linked to higher rates of PA participation in adolescents. Parents, siblings, and peers provide key sources of support. Social support for PA may be even more important in under-resourced communities such as Appalachia, where geographic, economic, and environmental barriers negatively impact PA engagement. During 2013-2014, focus groups and semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents of adolescents (n=39), high school teachers …

Promoting Reproductive Health Using Telemedicine: A Prospective Study Among Rural Appalachian High School Teens, Raj Singh, Mohit Harsh, Keegan Mullins, Brian Dunlap, Jennie L. Yoost

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Introduction:

Telemedicine allows rural underserved populations access to medical resources that may not be available in their communities. Following promising results with a telemedicine project aimed at educating female students in McDowell County, West Virginia on reproductive health (RH) in 2015, we conducted a follow-up study including both male and female high school students during the 2016 school year.

Materials and Methods:

Telemedicine sessions on RH were incorporated into existing afterschool programs at two rural high schools. Students’ knowledge on RH was assessed via pre-test, immediate post-test, and 6-month post-test evaluations. RH was taught by medical students and faculty at …

Mindfulness Program For Student Athletes, Daniel J. Savory

M.A. in Leadership Studies: Capstone Project Papers

Student athletes face challenging situations during their time at college which can cause their experience to be a negative one if they are not fully supported. This can be due to several factors; most athletes face an immense amount of pressure to succeed in the classroom as well as in their sport. Also, many athletes are moving away from home for the first time and this can be a daunting feeling. They are expected to manage all of these challenges, and if mishandled, it can lead to an overwhelming amount of negative stress resulting in an unsuccessful time as a …

A Mixed-Methods Study: Self-Efficacy And Barriers To Participation In Workplace Wellness Programs, Massiel Perez-Calhoon

Dissertations

America needs a healthy workforce to sustain the country. The scourge of obesity continues to plague Americans despite government initiatives such as the Affordable Care Act and wellness programs in the workplace to combat this epidemic. However, despite initiatives to make America healthy, barriers continued to impede the nation’s health. Lack of awareness and sensitivity to what motivates individual participants versus group participants built formidable barriers to accessing all workplace employees equitably. The purpose of this study was twofold. First, the intent of this study was to explore the relationship between self-efficacy and the impact on participation and engagement when …